XANTHOS TYPE 23: Open Car and GT The RHD Xanthos 23 is made by hand in England with the identical chassis and suspension found on the Lotus 23C. A minimum of modifications to the front fibreglass clamshell is made in order to comply with DOT rules. These permit the car to be registered for road use. The most significant changes are a full safetyglass windshield, thicker fiberglass body than the original Lotus 23, and legal height headlights. Dimensions: 91" wheelbase, 143" length, 26" body height, 3" ground clearance Weight: 1150 -1300 lbs (depending on version and engine) Models: Open car and coupe (removal hardtop) Chassis: Lotus 23C steel multi-tubular space frame Front Suspension: Two unequal length A-arms, anti-roll bar Rear Suspension:  Lower A-arm, upper transverse link, 2 trailing arms Brakes: Outboard 9.5" discs all around Wheels: 7x13" aluminum alloy replica wobbly web, optional 8x13" magnesium Wheel Hubs: 4-stud in front and 6-stud at rear Engines: Toyota 1600cc, 108hp or 140hp Lotus Twincam 1594cc,130hp to 180hp Honda VTec GSR 1796cc with Jackson supercharger, 238hp Transmission: 4 or 5 speed with various gear and differential ratios Performance: 0-60 in 4 - 6 sec, top speed 120 -160 mph depending on motor, gearing Handling: Greater than 1g on skidpad